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128301 AR Research methods in linguistics (2017S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Monday 06.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 20.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 27.03. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 03.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 24.04. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 08.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 15.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 22.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 29.05. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 12.06. 16:00 - 18:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21
  • Monday 26.06. 16:00 - 20:00 Helene-Richter-Saal UniCampus Hof 8 3G-EG-21

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Subsequent to a brief discussion of what constitutes a good explanation, this course provides an introduction to the currently most important research methods in linguistics. Specifically, the course covers methods of data collection (such as recording, elicitation, questionnaires, interviews) and data analysis (such as working with language corpora, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, statistics).

Assessment and permitted materials

readings, class participation, topic assignments, final tasks

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The course grade is based on
* grades on topic assignments and in-class participation (40%)
* grades on two long final tasks (60%)

The minimum requirements for passing this course are:
(a) regular class attendance (max. 2 absences)
(b) handing in topic assignments (on time)
(c) handing in final tasks and NIH certificate (on time)
(d) attaining a pass grade on more than half of all topic assignments and on at least one final task

Examination topics

Reading, group-work, discussions, theory-inputs, hands-on tasks;
topic assignments and final tasks

Reading list

Required and recommended readings will be announced in class.

Association in the course directory

Studium: UF 344, MA 812(1); MA 812(2)
Code/Modul: UF FW; M03; M 01
Lehrinhalt: 12-0213

Last modified: We 09.09.2020 00:22